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Puncture-ResistantPunkban™Work Gloves & Sleeves

If you've ever accidentally been pricked by a needle, had a splinter lodged in your skin or worked with barb wire, you understand how crucial it is to have the right protective gear while on the job. According to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation's "Statement for the Record on Needlestick Injuries", needlestick injuries make up a significant portion of health care worker injuries. The organization estimates that anywhere from 600,000 to 800,000 of these injuries occur in the United States every year, with approximately 50% of these workers choosing not to report these incidences.

Worrying about punctures is often extremely damaging and stressful to affected workers. In cases where a worker is unsure about the severity of the hazard, waiting to find out if it will have dangerous consequences is also extremely upsetting, which can affect the family and friends of the distressed worker as well. Stressing over a puncture injury can cause productivity to spiral downward and an injury can be costly to the company.

Splinters & Puncture Hazards Don't Stop at the Hand

While there is no such thing as a puncture-proof glove, wearing puncture-resistant gloves and/or protective sleeveswhenever necessary, even if the risk is only minimal, prevents unnecessary stress and fear while providing the wearer with a better chance of impeding or reducing an injury. Wearing a sleeve protectoralong with a glove will provide continual barrier protection from the hand up along the forearm, and more importantly, provide peace of mind for the worker.

Wondering if these gloves or sleeves might be right for you? Did you know we offer free samples of our products to qualified businesses? Try a pair to evaluate the product and see if they work for you!

*Please note: there is no European standard for needle resistance. Current Industry practice is to utilize the American Standard ASTM F2878 as a guide, and to allow comparisons between different products. These products are not needle proof. Your own risk assessment therefore needs to be undertaken to decide the suitability of this product.